Weeks Construction - Senior Estimator (NJ)

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 117,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. in Cranford, NJ, is seeking a Senior Estimator to gather details, perform material takeoffs, cost analysis, and prepare discipline estimates for large and complex civil and marine projects.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy civil marine construction, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and strong English, with occasional site visits and regional travel. Base compensation ranges from $117,000 to $154,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fluent English in verbal and written form.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies in plans, specs, and contract docs.
• Experience interacting with engineers and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specifications.
• Perform site visits and meet owners/designers as needed.
• Prepare take-offs and budgetary estimates.
• Establish means and methods of construction; perform analyses.
• solicit quotes from subcontractors and vendors; prepare schedules and cash-flow analyses.
• Close bids and prepare supporting documentation; visit projects for cost analyses.

Skills

Fluent English

Read/interpret plans

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 182290

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction

Department: Estimating

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Estimator is responsible for gathering details and compiling data to estimate all production costs according to bid documents. The Estimator is responsible for material takeoffs, cost analysis, preparation, and presentation of discipline estimates for large and complex projects. The position also involves the maintenance of historical databases while assisting in the development of department procedures. The targeted markets include but are not limited to civil and marine construction.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

This position will be located in Weeks Construction Cranford, NJ.

Regional travel for pursuits may be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specifications
• Perform site visit(s) and meets with owners and designers if required
• Prepare take-offs
• Prepare budgetary estimates
• Establishes means and methods of construction and performs engineering analyses to support

means and methods

• Prepare costs analysis for certain or all portions of the projects
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare construction schedule and perform cash-flow analyses
• Close out bids and assist in preparation of supporting documentation
• From time to time, visits projects, and prepares cost analyses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Marine Construction with at least 3 years in estimating preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology/Management required
• Proficient skills in standard computer software packages
• Supervisory experience preferred
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language
• Experience interacting with engineers and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to read, analyze and identify discrepancies on engineering plans, specifications, and

contract documents.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Base Compensation: $117,000/yr - $154,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.